Aviation company Precision Group acquires Turner Aviation, expanding its operations in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading global provider of aerospace and defense Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, has announced its strategic expansion into the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region with the acquisition of Turner Aviation. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, Turner Aviation is a highly regarded aviation MRO services provider with over 70 years of experience specializing in the repair and overhaul of avionics, components, and fuel systems.
Founded in 1954, Turner Aviation has built a reputation for its deep technical expertise, strong customer relationships, long-serving leadership team, and strategic location. The company serves a diverse customer base across the EMEA region, ranging from regional airlines to international operators. Its critical regulatory approvals from both the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) under Part 145 ensure compliance with stringent safety and quality standards essential for commercial aircraft maintenance.
Douglas Muirhead, Managing Director of Turner Aviation, expressed his excitement about becoming part of PAG, reiterating the deep technical expertise and strong customer relationships of Turner Aviation. He also highlighted the strategic location of the company, which will enable PAG to provide enhanced local support, faster turnaround times, and expanded service capabilities to its customers in the EMEA region.
David Mast, President and CEO of PAG, commented on the acquisition, stating it represents a significant milestone in the continued growth of PAG. He emphasized that the acquisition will allow Turner Aviation to better serve its customers by providing enhanced resources and a global network. The Glasgow facility's strategic location and Turner's deep technical expertise, experienced leadership, and well-established customer relationships make it an ideal partner for PAG's global growth strategy.
With this acquisition, Turner Aviation now operates as part of PAG's global network, utilizing PAG's resources while continuing to deliver specialized MRO services. PAG intends to use the Glasgow site as a hub for further growth and partnership opportunities, signaling commitment to the region with plans to participate in major industry events like MRO Europe 2025 in London.
In summary, the acquisition of Turner Aviation marks PAG's first facility in the EMEA market, accelerating growth and service quality in the key EMEA market. Turner Aviation's deep technical expertise, strong customer relationships, long-serving leadership team, and strategic location make it an ideal partner for PAG's expansion into the region.
The strategic acquisition of Turner Aviation permits Precision Aviation Group to broaden their business operations, penetrating the finance and aerospace industry within the EMEA region. The deep technical expertise of Turner Aviation, coupled with their long-standing customer relationships, will augment PAG's service capabilities, bolstering their global network.